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  • Doorway leading into Kendall Hall where the Title IX office resides on the second floor. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 4.

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    Title IX: The state of sexual assault and harassment at Chico State

  • Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper on Thursday.

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    Chico State baseball walks it off to split series against Monterey Bay

  • Prom Royalty winners Patrick Jay and Mae Haggard shared their first dance in front of the crowd. Taken by Nadia Hill on April 18.

    Arts & Entertainment

    Chico State gets all dolled up for Queer Prom

  • A girl and her dog enjoy the blue cloudy skies and fresh air on a walk in Cannonville, Utah, appreciating the beauty of nature and calming energy it brings. Taken by Ava Aragon on July 29, 2023.

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    10 ways to celebrate Earth Day

  • Photo of Katie Callahan, who ran the event. An art history major in her senior year, she is the single student employed by Wellcat Safe Place. Taken on April 18th, 2024

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    Affirmative consent: What is it?

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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Students express fear after election

Students express fear after election

Molly Sullivan // November 17, 2016

Students talked about themes of fear, shame and grief during the post-election forum for Democrats Nov. 16 in the Bell Memorial Union. Students gathered in four groups where they discussed their feelings...

Photo credit: Cortneanne Campbell

Students unite for solidarity walk

Katalina Santamaria // November 17, 2016

Students, staff and members of the community gathered near the George Petersen garden to show solidarity in creating a safer and welcoming environment on campus. Participants celebrated national walkout...

Photo credit: Ronnie Bolser

Marxist group: Socialism would fix US politics

Elizabeth Helmer // November 16, 2016

Socialism could be the answer to America's broken political system, according to the Chico State Marxist Student Organization.The group held a meeting Nov. 15 titled "How did Trump win and how to fight...

Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Blanket drive helps keep homeless from freezing

Kyla Linville // November 15, 2016

Winter marks the beginning of sweater weather, warm drinks and rainy days spent indoors. However, for many in Butte County, this means cold nights outside. Butte County has over 900 homeless people in...

First-year Jack Callaway Photo credit: Public Affairs & Publications

Student found dead in apartment

Marrion Charissa Cruz // November 14, 2016

Jack Callaway, a first-year 17-year-old student, was found dead Nov. 4 at his off-campus apartment, according to a campuswide emailCallaway was found after his family contacted Chico police to check on...

Students protest possible tuition hike

Molly Sullivan // November 14, 2016

Students from 23 CSU campuses are protesting the proposed tuition hike at the Board of Trustees meeting in Long Beach, California. The CSU Chancellor recently proposed raising tuition by 5 percent to...

Chemistry department aims to improve student success

Lucas Moran // November 14, 2016

Nobody comes to university to fail classes, though any number of factors can cause students to fall behind. A student typically looks to their own shortcomings to explain a bad grade, but less often...

A variety of beer is available for both coffee and beer connoisseurs alike at Naked Lounge. Photo credit: Cortneanne Campbell

Is beer the new coffee?

Matthew Manfredi // November 14, 2016

Coffee shops will forever be a hub for the astute student to find a quiet place to hit the books; cafes will always offer a vacant table for an aspiring writer to rethink a plot twist over a bear claw;...

Photo credit: George Johnston

Campus reacts to Trump election

George Johnston // November 10, 2016

Protest against Trump at the BMU @theorion_news pic.twitter.com/bY2Z7g8ifm — Jenice Tupolo (@JayTupolo) November 10, 2016 Protesters gathered at the Bell Memorial Union steps to share stories...

City Council member Sean Morgan

Chico State Professor wins seat on City Council

Katalina Santamaria // November 9, 2016

Chico State Professor Sean Morgan won a second term as a member of the Chico City Council. Morgan has lived in Chico since he was 4 years old and graduated from the Chico State's College of Business...

Attendees participate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Chico State honors veterans

Kayla Fitzgerald // November 9, 2016

Students, faculty and community members gathered to honor veterans Wednesday afternoon. Chico State has been recognized on the Military Friendly Schools list for six years. "It's really meaningful...

Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Election results: national, state and local

Elizabeth Helmer // November 9, 2016

All the results from everything that was on the ballot for people registered in Chico. National and state results are compared with results in Butte County. National and State LegislatorsPresident: Donald...

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